HC Deb 21 January 1913 vol 47 cc208-9
38. Mr. WATT

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether his attention has been called to the fact that 22,000 rural cottages have been built in Ireland since 1906 under the Labourers' Cottages Act of that year; and, if so, will he say when he proposes to introduce similar legislation for Scot land in view of the emigration figures to that country?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

As my hon. Friend is aware, a Royal Commission on Housing in Scotland has been appointed, which will doubtless be ready to consider any suggestions based upon the Irish legislation to which he refers.

Mr. WATT

Does the right hon. Gentleman know that Scotland has equal needs in that respect?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I am not prepared to admit that.

Mr. BARNES

Can the right hon. Gentleman give any approximate date when the Commission may be expected to report?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

No, Sir; it 'has not yet had time to take evidence.